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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.14, 1,816.50 and 345.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.14, 1,816.50 and 345.25 is: 517.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.14 : 1,816.50 = 345.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.14/1,816.50 = 345.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.14x = 1,816.50 × 345.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.14x = 627,146.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,146.63/1,211.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.82

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